Late Sunday afternoon I found myself starving, and needing to get some shopping done. I headed off to Costco figuring I could grab the groceries and some free sample snacks to tide me over until dinner. All was well until I made it to the freezer section. While searching for the frozen sausage patties, I […]
Lady Pioneers Add Another Win
The East Ridge High School girls’ soccer team kept adding to its winning ways on Tuesday with an 8-0 drubbing of Central on the Lady Pounders home turf, The win improves the Lady Pioneers record to 6-0-1 on the season and a perfect 5-0 in District 6 A/AA play. East Ridge will host Hixson on […]
Churches, Social Services Dealing with SCL Homeless
Hundreds of displaced people from the condemned Superior Creek Lodge crammed into the gym at East Ridge United Methodist Church on Monday seeking help to find food and shelter. Social services along with area churches are doing their best to help them find basics. “We have a refugee problem in East Ridge and it’s man-made,” […]
City Court Docket for Monday
The East Ridge Municipal Court will convene on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m., officials said. City Court is normally scheduled for Tuesdays, but will be moved to Monday this week, as Judge Cris Helton will be attending a judicial conference. David Bracey _ FTA, Theft. Thomas Cross _ FTA, Theft of Services. Demario Fountain […]
Fall Lacrosse at Camp Jordan
Chattanooga Lacrosse has partnered with Camp Jordan to host a fall instructional league for boys and girls. The clinics will focus on the beginner to intermediate level players who want to learn the fundamentals of the game. Knowledgeable coaches and staff will teach the basics of field play and the finer mechanics of throwing, catching, […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 6-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept.6-13. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CHAMBERS, CHRIS ALLEN 1135 KIMBALL AVE […]
Citizen Input Dominates Council Meeting
Citizen input dominated Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting at City Hall. From garden club members rolling out an elaborate long-term plan for planting trees and shrubs at Camp Jordan, to church members talking barbecue, to outrage over the timing in the city’s condemning an extended stay motel, citizens had their say. Maggie Burns, President […]
ER Blanks Howard in Girls’ Soccer
The East Ridge Lady Pioneers remained undefeated in District 6 A/AA soccer, handing Howard an 8-0 defeat Thursday. Abby Sweatman continued her scoring assault by scoring three goals. Kayla Deck added two and picked up an assist. Serena Smith, Ana Stanford and Morgan Montieth also scored for East Ridge, which improved to 5-0-1 overall and […]
Catholic Rolls Over Sale Creek
Catholic’s undefeated streak continues with a 28-8 victory over Sale Creek this week at Red Bank Middle School. The Rams moved to 6-0 after a dominating performance against the Panthers. Catholic scored on their opening drive when Dallas Brown found Bennett Brinson in the end-zone on a 14-yard strike. It was Brinson’s first action […]
Roasted Potato Salad
Several years ago I found this recipe while searching for additional ways to use cilantro. Oh I have my my trusted guacamole, salsa, and city-style tacos, but I was needing something more. I don’t remember now where I stumbled across the recipe, perhaps the internet or a cookbook. The original was printed neatly on my […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 8
_ Police charged a Bonnie Lassie Drive man with Aggravated Domestic Assault after speaking with the victim’s daughters at Parkridge Hospital. According to an affidavit of complaint, officers were dispatched to Parkridge’s main campus regarding a delayed assault. The victim was sedated by doctors following surgery. One of the victim’s daughters told officers that her […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 31 to Sept. 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 31-Sept.6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. DAVIS, KENNETH LAVELL 404 […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 3
_ 4011 Ringgold Rd.: Police were called to the Kangaroo Gas Station last Thursday on an assault call. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the address at 10:14 on “unknown trouble.” While en route, police were advised that a black male had run into the business saying that people were trying to […]
Beer Board Welcomes Food City
The East Ridge Beer Board met Monday afternoon at City Hall, granting a permit for beer sales to the new Food City stores in the city. The permit was in effect a transfer from the Bi-Lo organization to Food City, which has acquired 29 Bi-Lo stores in the area, including both stores in East Ridge. […]
City Court Docket for Sept. 1
The following people appear on the East Ridge Municipal Court docket for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Andrew Begg _ Burglary, Theft over $500. Buddy Frazier _ Aggravated Domestic Assault. Patrick Gibbens _ Vandalism. Johnny Gilreath _ Drug Paraphernalia, Evading Arrest. Roy Henderson _ FTA, Petition to Revoke. Jimmy Songer _ FTA, Attempted Criminal Simulation. Anthony Visher […]